NSW: Elderly man wanted after Sydney shooting
22 Nov 2008 7:57 AMSYDNEY, Nov 22 AAP - Police are hunting a tattooed 81-year-old man aftera young man was shot in a central Sydney unit.
Officers were called to a unit in Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, at around 7.15pm (AEDT) on Friday night where they found a 26-year-old man suffering from a gun shot wound to his lower abdomen.
The man was taken by ambulance to St Vincents Hospital were he underwent surgery and remains in a serious but stable condition, police said.
Investigations into the shooting are continuing, with police wishing to speak to a man who they believe may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
The man is described as being 81-years-old, of whiteEuropean appearance, approximately 160-170cm tall and of a large build.
He has tattoos of a sailing ship and two clasped hands on one forearm and atattoo of a heart and dagger on the other forearm.
Police believe that the man may be armed with a handgun and members of the public are urged not to approach him.
Anyone who may have information about the shooting or the whereabouts of the man are urged to contact Triple Zero or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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